October 20, 2009 The Camera
The basic functions of a camera Focus Aperture Shutter speed View finder Frame Indicator
Shutter Release View Finder Film Advance Film Release Film Rewind
The Lens
Aperture - controls the depth of field as well as the amount of light being exposed to the film
Aperture
Focus - The focus knob will allow you to focus on your subject. It has numbers that are a GUIDE to use Focus
Focus in ft and m
F stops = 1 / #
Camera Body
Opens and closes to expose the film Shutter
Shutter Speed
Measures how long the shutter is open to expose the film
These numbers are what measure the time the shutter is open. Each number is representation of 1 second. You must put a 1 over the number to create a fraction. For example the 125 setting is 1/125 of a second. The 1 setting is 1/1 of a second or 1 second.
The ISO - international standardization organization Essentially your film speed. AKA - ASA Make sure that number matches your film speed on your film.
Shutter Release
This button will “fire” the shutter, essentially taking your photograph.
Frame indicator
Film Rewind